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Luxury 1994 Jaguar XJR: The Six-Cylinder That Revitalised Britain's Big Cat

1994 Jaguar XJR: The Six-Cylinder That Revitalised Britain's Big Cat

Motorious takes a closer look at the Jaguar that changed everything – the brutal yet beautiful straight-six 1994 XJR
By Calum Brown Jun 08 2019
First Drives Does The Historic Alfa Romeo Quadrifoglio Badge Belong On An SUV?

Does The Historic Alfa Romeo Quadrifoglio Badge Belong On An SUV?

True Alfisti may question the Stelvio Quadrifoglio's motives, so can this 505-horsepower super SUV justify itself?
By Tyler Heatley May 15 2019
Luxury What’s It Like To Drive The Queen Mother’s Jaguar V12 Sovereign?

What’s It Like To Drive The Queen Mother’s Jaguar V12 Sovereign?

We’re celebrating Jaguar's flagship XJ saloon, showcasing some of the most important models – starting with the Queen Mother’s 1973 V12.
By Calum Brown May 13 2019
First Drives Why the best Hot Hatch Of The 2000's Is The Honda Civic Type-R

Why the best Hot Hatch Of The 2000's Is The Honda Civic Type-R

We drive a second generation EP3 Type-R to find out what all the fuss is about
By Max Holder May 06 2019
First Drives Taking The McLaren Senna To Its Spiritual Home

Taking The McLaren Senna To Its Spiritual Home

The McLaren Senna is named after arguably the most fame racing driver of all time. We drive the Senna where its namesake won his first F1 grand prix.
By Tyler Heatley Apr 26 2019
First Drives Is This MK1 Honda Civic The Genesis Of Modern Reliability?

Is This MK1 Honda Civic The Genesis Of Modern Reliability?

We drive the Mk1 Civic and find out why it taught the car industry its most valuable lesson
By Max Holder Apr 22 2019
First Drives Why The 991 Porsche 911 Carrera T Is More Collectable Than A GT3

Why The 991 Porsche 911 Carrera T Is More Collectable Than A GT3

The Porsche 911 T is a surprisingly rare car and the very last narrow-body 911 to be produced
By Tyler Heatley Apr 17 2019
First Drives Driving The Rambo Lambo: Lamborghini LM002

Driving The Rambo Lambo: Lamborghini LM002

Simply one of the most outrageous vehicles ever made, the Lamborghini LM002 was the world's first super SUV.
By Tyler Heatley Feb 01 2019
First Drives Lamborghini Urus vs LM002: The Ultimate SUV Shootout

Lamborghini Urus vs LM002: The Ultimate SUV Shootout

The Lamborghini Urus might split opinion, but many forget that wasn't the Italian marque's first 4x4. We put the Legendary LM002 up against its modern-day successor
By Tyler Heatley Dec 18 2018
First Drives Why The Land Rover Series III Remains Britain's Ultimate 4x4

Why The Land Rover Series III Remains Britain's Ultimate 4x4

With modern off-roaders boasting all manner of driving aids, we take a look at the ultimate incarnation of Land Rover's classic lineage. The basic machine that separates the men from the boys - the Series III
By Calum Brown Dec 04 2018
First Drives How the Honda Integra Type R DC2 brought VTEC to the masses

How the Honda Integra Type R DC2 brought VTEC to the masses

Road tests of the time proclaimed the Integra Type R to be the best handling front-wheel drive car of the day, but how does it stack up now? We took this VTEC coupé for a spin to find out.
By Tyler Heatley Oct 23 2018
First Drives Why The Audi R8 RWS Is Better Without Its Quattro Heritage

Why The Audi R8 RWS Is Better Without Its Quattro Heritage

The Audi R8 RWS is a limited-run supercar that doesn't live off Quattro's past glories. Its rear-wheel-drive rarity gives it instant collector car potential
By Tyler Heatley Oct 09 2018
First Drives Is the Peugeot 205 GTI The Ultimate Hot Hatch

Is the Peugeot 205 GTI The Ultimate Hot Hatch

Proclaimed the greatest hot hatch ever, the 205 GTI has been put on a pedestal for decades. Has it stood the test of time?
By Tyler Heatley Oct 02 2018
First Drives Why The McLaren 600LT Deserves Its Place In 'Longtail' History

Why The McLaren 600LT Deserves Its Place In 'Longtail' History

Born of the Le Mans-fighting F1 GTR, 'Longtail' denotes the British marque's best efforts. Here's why the new McLaren 600LT deserves its place in the same dynasty
By Tyler Heatley Sep 25 2018
First Drives Why The Ford Fiesta XR2 Is Great Nostalgia, But Not A Great Car

Why The Ford Fiesta XR2 Is Great Nostalgia, But Not A Great Car

The Fiesta XR2 was one of the most popular cars of the 1980s, but how does the rally-inspired hot hatchback perform with the rose-tinted spectacles removed?
By Tyler Heatley Aug 26 2018
First Drives Driving 1961 Aston Martin DB4 Series II At Goodwood

Driving 1961 Aston Martin DB4 Series II At Goodwood

Ever wondered what it’s like to drive one of the British sports car marque’s finest-ever machines?
By Tyler Heatley Mar 14 2018
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